Edgar Hayes
Edgar Junius Hayes (* 23. May 1904 in Lexington , Kentucky ; † 28. June 1979 in San Bernardino in California ) was an American jazz - pianist and bandleader.
Life
Edgar Hayes studied at Fisk and Wilberforce University and played with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band from 1931 to 1936 . From 1937 to 1940 he led his own swing formation, with which he toured Europe in 1938. His musicians included u. a. Earl Bostic , Kenny Clarke , Curtis Counce , Buddy Collette , Teddy Bunn , Buster Bailey , Jimmy Archey, and David "Jelly" James . In 1938 Dizzy Gillespie played briefly in the Hayes Orchestra. In 1949, he hit the R&B charts with Fat Meat'n'Greens.In later years, Edgar Hayes played in clubs in California until the 1970s.
Discography (selection)
- Edgar Hayes: 1937-1938 ( Classics ); 1938-1948 (Classics)
literature
- Richard Cook , Brian Morton : The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD . 6th edition. Penguin, London 2002, ISBN 0-14-051521-6 .
- Bielefeld catalog 1988 & 2002
Web links
- Edgar Hayes at Discogs (English)
- Hayes at Solid
- Biography in the Bigband Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hayes, Edgar |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hayes, Edgar Junius (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American jazz pianist and band leader |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 23, 1904 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lexington , Kentucky |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 28, 1979 |
| Place of death | San Bernardino , California |